Definition of CONSULATE

consulate

Meanings

Plural: consulates

Noun

  • diplomatic building that serves as the residence or workplace of a consul
  • Rule by consuls, as during most periods of the Roman Republic or in France between 1799 and 1804.
  • The office of a consul, in its various senses.
  • The term of office of a consul.
  • The business office of a consul; a minor embassy.
  • Any town or city council.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English consulat, consulate, from Latin consulātus, from consul + -ātus. In some senses, via French consulat. By surface analysis, consul + -ate (forms nouns denoting rank or office).

Scrabble Score: 11

consulate is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
consulate is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
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Words With Friends Score: 15

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